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Heights, Ohio.
He also has been on the
jury of art programs.
Wilbat, who earned his
bachelor’s of fine arts degree
from Illinois State University
and his master’s of fine arts
degree from the University
of Kansas, lives in suburban
Chicago and drives 12 miles
to his studio.
Artistry endeavors
merge ancient glassblowing
approaches with modern
theories of design. His style
has grown by calling upon
his background in ceramics
and experience in drawing
and painting. His equipment
includes a furnace, reheat
chamber and specialized
ovens.
This year, he joins about
100 other artists in West
Bloomfield, where there
will be various kinds of
distinctive artworks in
many materials joined by a
variety of food booths and
entertainers. The event,
organized by Patty Narozny,
runs from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on
Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
on Sunday.
All art is juried and
handmade in America.
Food includes services by
Flavors of Jamaica, El Patio
Mexican Restaurant, Intu
Tea, Cinnabon, Zingerman’s
Gelato, Little Jimmy’s Italian
Ice, Sheepdog Kettle Corn
and Detroit Smoothie Spot.
Entertainment lines up
Saturday and Sunday with
Sheila Landis in the Sunday
programming.
Professional Artist Awards
will be presented at 3 p.m.
Saturday based on technique/
execution, originality and
booth appearance. Youth
Awards will be presented
at 3 p.m. Sunday in the
Raymond James Youth Art
Competition.
“Probably eight years ago, I
first did Patty’s show in West
Bloomfield and picked up
her other shows in Florida,”
Wilbat said. “I like her as a
director, and she’s got things
pretty well organized.
“I’ve been showing in
Michigan since 1986 so I
have a big following and
customer base there. They’ve
supported me so graciously
during the years I’ve been
doing glass.”
ARTS&LIFE
ART
Details
The Orchard Lake Fine
Art Show runs Saturday-
Sunday, July 30-31, near
Maple and Orchard Lake
roads in West Bloomfield.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday;
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.
$5. Free parking behind
the medical building.
(248) 762-2462.
Hotworks.org.
James
Wilbat
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